Month: August 2026

Historian Alexander Alferov – since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion — an officer of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, served in the units of the Special Operations Forces “Azov-Kyiv” and the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. Holds the rank of reserve major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Since June 27, 2025 – head of … Read more

On August 30, 2026, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a separate memo for Israelis planning to travel to Uman for Rosh Hashanah 5787. The publication itself does not announce a new travel ban or an increase in the warning level: these are practical recommendations for those who are still traveling to Ukraine. Rosh … Read more

To the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, the United Jewish Community of Ukraine compiled a chronology of damaged and destroyed Jewish objects: synagogues, community buildings, schools, social institutions, Jewish cemeteries, and memorial sites. This is not a checklist. It shows how the war hits people and memory simultaneously — places … Read more

“Bright memory to Maksym Bulygin. We remember. We respect. We will not forget. Baruch Dayan HaEmet – Blessed is the True Judge“, – from the Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine. On January 20, 2026, in Zhytomyr, a commemorative event was held dedicated to the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Maksym Bulygin — a … Read more

On August 29, Ukraine annually celebrates the state Day of Remembrance for Defenders who died for the independence and territorial integrity of the country. For an Israeli reader, this date is easiest to understand through Yom HaZikaron — the day when the state remembers its fallen defenders. The Ukrainian memorial date is primarily associated with … Read more

“Well, shall we go?” In Israel, a new non-profit community for lovers of routes, nature, and live communication is rapidly developing. The initiative “Well, shall we go?”, created in November 2025 by “Ukrainians” in a broad cultural sense, gradually unites various Israelis — from new immigrants to those who grew up here but maintain a … Read more

Simon Petliura — an inconvenient hero and a complex historical figure. For Ukraine, he is associated with the army, the UNR, and the struggle against Moscow. For Israel, he is linked with Jewish pain, pogroms, murder in Paris, and the question of historical responsibility. Simon Petliura was killed almost a hundred years ago. But his … Read more

Announcement: On August 25, Ukraine and Israel publicly discussed not only the next pilgrimage to Uman but also a broader system of religious routes between the two countries for the first time. Behind one diplomatic formulation are tens of thousands of Israelis, closed Ukrainian skies, warnings of Russian strikes, several holy sites, and two separate … Read more

Reliable hosting for a website, including for an Israeli site, does not necessarily have to cost hundreds of shekels per month. We talk about the capabilities of the company “Hosting ‘Ukraine’”, compare prices with other providers, and explain why NANews – Israel news uses the ‘Business 4G’ plan. An Israeli company’s website can be hosted … Read more

On the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, Israeli Friends of Ukraine, supported by Leonid Nevzlin, presented a collection of 37 postage stamps. I read both compositions by names and plots, checked the Israeli part of the project, and understood. Author: R.Verter On August 24, 2026, on the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, the Israeli public … Read more